BEST CHICKEN PANINI

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I have a local eatery who makes an amazing flatbread sandwich. This panini is based on their chicken pesto sandwich. I recommend pane turano, or you may use a sturdy sourdough.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Panini Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 slices sourdough bread
10 teaspoons butter
1 (22 ounce) package grilled chicken strips
1 (2.5 ounce) package precooked bacon
1 (8 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1 medium avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium Roma tomato, sliced
5 teaspoons fresh basil pesto

Steps:

  • Heat a panini grill on the highest setting. Brush 2 pieces of bread with butter. Assemble panini with chicken, bacon, and mozzarella. Lower panini press. Cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully separate bread and add in some sliced avocado, tomato, and pesto. Repeat above steps for additional panini sandwiches.
  • Reassemble sandwiches and cut in half. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 184.2 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1814.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

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